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Palm Springs, California

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“All the Amenities and More”

Reviewed 15 October 2015
for a stay in August 2015

After a rocky arrival - because we found the home had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. No sheets on beds - dirty laundry in baskets - no propane in BBQ - no toilet paper - no paper towels, etc. Once we made contact with the home owners, things were put into motion. Homeowners very upset over this situation and made concessions. But this house has EVERYTHING!, From cooking and baking to entertainment.Everything you need to relax and enjoy. Spacious - Quiet - and Relaxing is what this home has to offer. We loved watching the deer meander through the front yard in the morning as we sipped out tea and then watched them frolic in the evening in the back while we enjoyed the hot tub or lounged in the hammocks. The serenity of the chimes on the back patio AWESOME! Another nice feature is it is less than 1/2 hour to Yosemite's entrance.

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Liked best:The peace and quiet

Liked least:The location of the 2nd bathroom

Travelling group:Spouse/Partner

Your age range50-64

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Management Response

16 Oct 2015

Thank you so much for your kind review after arriving to an UN-cleaned house! Not only was this mortifying as home owners but it was also a great lesson for us in managing this rental. We have since changed cleaners and have also changed the way we confirm the cleaner's dates. We could not be more thankful for the way you reacted to this issue and how you still managed to have a great time afterwards. Thank you.

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So you're maybe about an hour from Yosemite gates but this place is worth it. Clean, spacious & welcoming. Very quickly felt at home. The BBQ & hot-tub are brilliant. The hammocks hung in a shady part of the garden are my latest go-to happy place in my head! The house is clearly labelled for the visitor. Communication from the owners prior to arriving was quick, clear & comprehensive. During the summer we kept cool and I'm sure the fireplace and ample bedding would keep winter visitors warm too. If I'm ever looking for accommodation in this area again, I'll plan my visit around this place's availability & if anyone I know is going, I'll send them here. The fact that even if you're only booking the house, the owners still don't rent out the other building is a great touch. One tiny snag: for some reason, when I search "Midpines House" on the iPhone app I get "no results" but it's there if I search on the website. Weird. Maybe they're Android fans! LoL!

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We immensely enjoyed the Midpines House this December – some friends and I reserved the house to celebrate my birthday and enjoy some time in Yosemite.

The house is a two bedroom HOME – not a cabin at all. All modern appliances, hard wood floors, secluded, nicely decorated and very clean. As a hotel manager I was very impressed by the house and the little touches of hospitality made by the owners – a bottle of wine and a welcome letter set the tone for a very relaxing few days – there is a working hot tub with a deck, gas and charcoal grills, ample parking and lots of room for my small dog to explore and stay in sight.

We received a very detailed list welcome letter prior to our arrival that helped us feel confident we made the right choice in choosing to rent a vacation home over a hotel, lodge or any other accommodations.

One of the lodges in Yosemite was the model for the interior shots of the film The Shining – the owners of Midpines have a large selection of DVDs to choose from and, of course, The Shining was among them- it was cold and very rainy during our stay, so we stocked up the wood burning fireplace and settled in one evening to watch The Shining – terrifying!

We inadvertently left some items behind and owe the owners an apology for this – please accept.

If you haven’t rented a vacation home before, rest assured these guys know what they are doing and go out of their way to ensure you enjoy your stay – we couldn’t have been happier with the fabulous Midpines House!

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Travelling group:Extended Family

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A truly wonderful place to stay. Comfortable, roomy, luxurious with a very large tree studded yard and bush outlook.very well equipped kitchen. Everything works. Being part gas and part electricity, we even got by during the 3 hrs blackout.outdoor hot tub is a real treat. Only downside, Yosemite a somewhat long drive.

Travelling group:Friends

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